MI vs KKR: How to pick the winning Dream11?
What's the story
Mumbai Indians take on Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 56 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019. MI have already qualified for the play-offs. Meanwhile, KKR need to win in order to have a chance in making it to the play-offs as the fourth side. Fans playing the Dream11 would want to pick a winning team. Here we decode the same.
Batting
Here's a look at the batting order
Rohit Sharma opens the batting in this fantasy Dream11 side along with the in-form Chris Lynn. Both these experienced names have what it takes to dominate the proceedings. Shubman Gill has come good upfront for KKR and follows suit at number three. The middle order gets enhanced by wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik and Suryakumar Yadav. Their runs will be crucial to gain points.
All-rounders
Pandya, Russell lead the powerful all-round department
Hardik Pandya gets the nod as the captain of this side. The MI all-rounder has been in prime form this season and his heroics at the death could be the difference in the end. He has been among the wickets as well. Andre Russell is the vice-captain. KKR will need another special show from the powerful man. Krunal Pandya is the spin all-rounder.
Information
Bumrah lends a voice in the bowling department
We have gone with a three-man bowling unit. Jasprit Bumrah leads the show. The speedster is joined by KKR's Sandeep Warrier, who has given a decent account of himself in the last two games. Rahul Chahar is the main lone spinner.
Predictions
Predicted starting XI and possible winners
Predicted MI starting XI: Rohit (captain), De Kock (wicket-keeper), Lewis, Surya, Pollard, Hardik, Krunal, Chahar, Bumrah, Malinga and Sran. Predicted KKR starting XI: Gill, Lynn, Uthappa Rana, Karthik (captain and wk), Russell, Narine, Rinku, Piyush, Sandeep and Gurney. It's going to be a tight affair between the two teams. KKR will want to keep the new found momentum and could come out as winners.